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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.29, 213.65 and 101.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.29, 213.65 and 101.93 is: 153.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.29 : 213.65 = 101.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.29/213.65 = 101.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.29x = 213.65 × 101.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.29x = 21,775.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,775.77/142.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.04

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